Compassionate Clinical Office Assistant (Temp)

La Clínica de La Raza Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

La Clínica de La Raza Inc. is seeking a Clinical Office Assistant (Temporary full time) to serve as the first point of contact for patients and coordinate front-desk activities in a fast-paced clinic.

You will greet patients, verify eligibility, collect payments, schedule appointments, and support the care team with general office duties. The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and bilingual English/Spanish capabilities where possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a clinical or similar professional office setting.
• Medical Office Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and register patients in the electronic system.
• Verify program eligibility and determine source of payment.
• Collect payment, operate cash register, and maintain till.
• Hear and resolve patient complaints or escalate.
• Schedule, confirm, and process appointments.
• Perform general office duties such as sorting mail and filing.
• Enter data into medical records system and assist patients with forms.
• Operate standard office equipment and support care team communications.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Bilingual

Typing speed 25-30 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Office Assistant Certification preferred

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

EHR systems

Job description

La Clínica de La Raza Inc. is seeking a Clinical Office Assistant (Temporary full time) to serve as the first point of contact for patients and coordinate front-desk activities in a fast-paced clinic.

You will greet patients, verify eligibility, collect payments, schedule appointments, and support the care team with general office duties. The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and bilingual English/Spanish capabilities where possible.